Bottlenecks limit the maximum output of a system and indicate operational congestion points
in process management. Bottlenecks also affect perioperative care and include dimensions …

Abstract In this Pro-Con commentary article, we discuss whether all general anesthesia
should be done using target-controlled propofol anesthesia guided by monitoring of depth of …

Introduction Current research to assess the impact that medicine shortages have on patients
is limited to general aspects, such as the prevalence of shortages and product …

As the COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of propofol in the intensive care unit for the
management of respiratory sequelae and supply had become a major issue. Indeed, most …

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the use of
drugs administered for mechanical ventilation, leading to shortages in some countries …

Shortages of drugs and medical devices have tended to increase in France and worldwide,
with consequences for patients and healthcare professionals. Preventing shortages of …

Bottlenecks indicate a congestion point in optimized medical care, often causing delays, a
backlog of patients or administrative processes, increased costs, and impaired medical care …